Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program

 

The Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program provides four-year postdoctoral research awards to physicians and dentists from historically underrepresented groups. The longstanding program seeks to increase the number of senior-level physicians and dentists from historically disadvantaged backgrounds in academic medicine and dentistry. Up to nine research awards are given each year, and scholars devote four consecutive years to basic/biomedical, clinical, or health services/epidemiology research.

 

The award facilitates the transition of newly-trained clinicians who wish to develop into independent investigators. Scholars receive an annual stipend of up to $75,000 each, complemented by a $30,000 annual grant to support research activities. During their time, scholars study and conduct research in association with a senior faculty member located at an academic medical or dental center noted for the training of young faculty. Scholars must identify a prospective mentor who has substantial research experience and who is willing to provide guidance for their research training.

 

Beginning with its 2012 application period, the Harold Amos program will fund one or more dentists. For four years, each dental scholar will conduct research in association with a senior faculty member located at an academic medical or dental center noted for its training of young faculty and with the capacity to pursue lines of investigation of particular interest to the scholar.